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Flick salutes Messi as world's best after retirement announcement ahead of Rayo clash
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick called Lionel Messi the best player in the world and admitted sadness at his retirement from international football, before outlining defensive changes for the side's La Liga fixture against Rayo Vallecano.
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McLaren debuts its H-Wing rotating rear wing at Monza to chase straight-line speed
McLaren will introduce its own rotating rear wing — dubbed the H-Wing — on both cars at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, targeting the drag reduction the high-speed circuit demands. The device is McLaren's answer to the Ferrari-pioneered 'Macarena' wing first seen in winter testing.
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Man City agree £125m Enzo Fernandez deal to equal British transfer record
Manchester City have agreed a £125m fee with Chelsea for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez on the final day of the transfer window, equalling the British record set by Liverpool's signing of Alexander Isak last summer.
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Manchester United in talks to sign Louis Page from Leicester as fourth midfielder of the summer
Manchester United are in pole position to sign Leicester City's 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page before Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline, having already spent £155m on three central midfielders this window.
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Mourinho publicly backs Camavinga after Real Madrid's results crisis
Under fire after a disappointing season at Real Madrid, Eduardo Camavinga has regained his manager's confidence. José Mourinho started him and publicly praised him following the 4-0 victory over Malaga in La Liga.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Nominees Revealed September 8, Ceremony in London
The Ballon d'Or organizer has confirmed that the lists of nominees in all categories will be unveiled on September 8. The ceremony, moving from Paris to London, will take place on October 26.
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Manchester City agree £125m deal for Enzo Fernandez to equal British transfer record
Manchester City have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez for £125million, a fee that would equal the British transfer record. The 25-year-old World Cup winner had made clear his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.
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Suzuki reveals why he snubbed Man Utd to take the long road to Aston Villa
Zion Suzuki has explained how turning down Manchester United three years ago — choosing game time in Belgium over a backup role at Old Trafford — ultimately led to his £30m move to Aston Villa as Emiliano Martinez's replacement.
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Eze hails £130m Arsenal debutants Guimaraes and Konsa as 'warriors' after Villa win
Eberechi Eze praised Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa after the two summer signings made their Arsenal debuts in a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Aston Villa, keeping the reigning champions perfect in the Premier League.
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Declan Rice limps off at Villa Park to hand Arsenal a fresh injury scare
Declan Rice was substituted in the 85th minute of Arsenal's 1-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Monday, visibly limping — raising fresh concerns after a summer of fitness issues at the World Cup.
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Bearman concedes Haas has slipped to F1's 10th-best team as Monza updates arrive
Oliver Bearman has admitted Haas is currently the slowest team in Formula 1 after rivals out-developed the VF-26 through the 2026 season. Team principal Ayao Komatsu says updates are coming for Monza as the squad works to recover lost ground.
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Chimaev targets Strickland rematch and three other middleweights for UFC comeback
Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called out Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Caio Borralho as he seeks his first fight since losing the UFC middleweight title at UFC 328 in May.
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Springboks scrum coach Human denies walking accusations after All Blacks series leveller
South Africa scrum coach Daan Human has firmly rejected New Zealand coach Dave Rennie's claims that the Springboks deliberately walk around in the scrum, insisting he has "never coached" the tactic and that it offers no forward momentum.
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Manchester United chase fourth midfield signing as deadline-day talks with Leicester intensify
Manchester United are in advanced talks with Leicester City to sign 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page before the 11pm transfer deadline, with a loan-back arrangement among the options being discussed.
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Sidelined by Milan and France, Youssouf Fofana joins Lyon on loan
Olympique Lyonnais is set to welcome French international midfielder Youssouf Fofana on loan from AC Milan with an option to buy. The deal was made possible by recent departures from the Rhône club.
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Allen and Duncan stake unbeaten streaks in UFC Vegas 122 middleweight main event
Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan will headline UFC Vegas 122 on October 10 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with both middleweights riding significant win streaks heading into the bout.
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Liverpool chase Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling in late bid to replace Mohamed Salah
Liverpool are pursuing VfB Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling as a last-minute replacement for Mohamed Salah, according to Sky Germany. The 25-year-old, contracted until 2029, registered 11 goals and 12 assists across all competitions last season, with Everton and Roma also circling.
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Manchester United close in on £10m Leicester teenager Louis Page on deadline day
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page for more than £10m before the transfer window closes. The 18-year-old, who broke through last season despite Leicester's Championship relegation, has been capped by England at youth level.
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Brazil's Yaras arrive at WXV Global Series Challenger with five wins and growing depth
Brazil's women's rugby team head into their first WXV Global Series Challenger campaign having beaten South Africa 'A' twice, scoring 63 points and conceding 31, with coach Guilherme Coghetto's side recording five wins from six since he took charge.
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BBC axes The Women's Football Show as £80m cuts reshape sports coverage
The BBC has cancelled its flagship BBC One highlights programme for women's football, The Women's Football Show, as new director general Matt Brittin pushes through £80 million in cuts across TV, radio and news. The move follows the earlier axing of Football Focus after 52 years on air.
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